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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Saumur, Pays de la Loire
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Saumur
1. Musee des Blindes
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4.5 based on 1,336 reviews
Reviewed By ianj776 - Usk, United Kingdom
Situated near Saumur in the Loire Valley is this superb display of armoured fighting vehicles, some in full working order including the formidable Tiger 2. there are some 300 vehicles on display -all under cover, well presented and maintained.
2. Croisieres Saumur Loire
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
The best way to discover Loire Valley landscapes around Saumur. An outdoor activity.
3. Le Cadre Noir
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4.5 based on 1,140 reviews
Reviewed By 959billm - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom
We had a fantastic look around last week - a really knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English and took a great deal of time to discuss horses with my granddaughter who is a very proficient and experienced dressage rider It's a absolute must place to visit if you are in the area even if you are not a Horsey person
4. Pierre et Lumiere
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4.5 based on 356 reviews
Unique in its kind, Pierre et Lumière is an underground route where you can admire impressive sculptures representing the monuments and heritage of the Loire Valley. Hundreds of tons of stone were cut, cut and chiselled to the smallest detail. Nearly 3 years of work have been required to realize the sumptuous sculptures of castles, towns, villages and churches of our region, often carried out in low relief from the rock. A subtle luminous staging reveals the beauty of volumes and details. Lighting evolves, turns, changes colour to sublime every facet of the work. At the end of the visit, an unforgettable experience for children! A tuffeau stone, tools and wise advice. Here they are ready to create a memory that will remain etched in the stone and in their hearts.
Reviewed By theresar206 - Le Pontet, France
we found this place quite interesting as it allows you to see many towns, cities in one spot - sculpted with great refinement - truly a must see - buy the 2 or 3 museum pass as it is more interesting
5. Musee de la Cavalerie
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia
I heard about the the French Cavalry museum by reading one of General Pattons Biographies. After WW1 he toured France and made stop in Saumur to visit the Cavalry School. Reading this I new I had to go. The Museum had so many artefacts. The attendant was a member of the military and seeing my interest, despite a slight language barrier was more than happy to answer my questions. He showed my a pair of riding boots and a helmet donated by General Patton himself!
6. Office de tourisme Saumur Val de Loire
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4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By 2Shalin
The tourist office is a great place to start, and often you can get tickets without waiting the intermidable queues of people waiting to buy tickets at events and places you visit. When it gets hot, this is important! Really helpful, good on languages, cool and never too busy - which seems strange. In Saumur 'le petit train' goes from the tourist info office, and is a good way to see Saumur in brief, and choose places you might like to visit - and others you may wish to avoid! Recommend the little train!
7. Loire evasion
8. Les Jardins du Puygirault
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Vegetal production has always been the main activity and central purpose of Puygirault. Daily life at this special site was centred around its buildings and vegetable garden that is supported by a unique irrigation network. The 14 gardens take you on a journey through human's historical relationship with the cultivation of plants. You will travel from the hunter-gather period to the modern day with its bountiful and varied selection of plant life. A space where you can come to learn or simply relax, our gardens respect the planet. We use green manure crops, natural fertilizers and compost to nourrish and protect our precious soil. These are essential aspects in taking care of the land and sustaining its fertility.
9. Musee du Champignon
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4.0 based on 489 reviews
Discover an active educational mushroom. Your senses are awakening! A fascinating world of colours and scents awaits you with a variety of cultivated varieties. Admire the largest collection of wild mushrooms in Europe. Our galleries are packed with original varieties with funny names. Look for hare ears, frizzy sparassis, panther amanite, giant wolf’s basket, dead trumpets and other beef tongues from around the world. Grow your mushrooms at home as well! Younger ones also discover the whole fungus culture, heritage of our region. They create a secret composition to produce their own mushrooms at home. With 40 years of success, this classic of the tourist circuits in Saumur always brings the same astonishment in front of these kilometers of underground galleries reserved for the cultivation of mushrooms.
Reviewed By Silverstreaks - Chicago, United States
After a light lunch sampling all the mushroom delicacies, we ventured into the caves for a walking storybook of how limestone quarries became prime mushroom growing caves. Allow at least 30 minutes, and have a jacket with you. It’s cold in the caves, but worth the trip!
10. Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saumur
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4.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Caroline366 - Thouarsais-Bouildroux, France
Doors open and inside many beautiful stain glass windows. Situated in centre of the town in the main square so easy to find.
